Explore the Family Name Lapitan
The meaning of Lapitan
Hispanic (Philippines): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lapitan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lapitan saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 61,855, but ten years later, it slipped to rank 64,388, representing a 4.1% drop. The number of individuals with the surname Lapitan increased marginally from 303 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.98%. However, when compared to the broader population, the prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #64,388 | -4.1% |
| Count | 303 | 309 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lapitan
In terms of ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Lapitan identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 85.48% to 86.08%, a rise of 0.70%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 7.92% to 8.41%, a change of 6.19%. The proportion of those identifying as white fell by 29.87%, from 4.62% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, a rise of 14.65%. There were no respondents who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.48% | 86.08% | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 7.92% | 8.41% | 6.19% |
| White | 4.62% | 3.24% | -29.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.27% | 14.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |